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MI SB0809
Bill
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SB 0809 Summary
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Amends Michigan election law to update and clarify procedures for candidate eligibility, nomination petitions, election administration, absent voter ballots, and election inspector qualifications across state, county, and local offices.
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Requires school districts to hold regular elections for school board members at the general November election and establishes procedures for transition plans when changing board member terms.
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Establishes uniform voting system selection process by secretary of state with advisory committee input, allowing jurisdictions 10 years to comply if equipment was purchased within 8 years before notification.
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Modifies election inspector appointment and qualification requirements, including provisions allowing 16-17 year olds to serve and establishing procedures to challenge appointments based on political party affiliation or misconduct.
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Repeals 15 obsolete sections of election law and takes effect December 31, 2018.
Legislative Description
Elections; other; Michigan election law; repeal and remove certain obsolete provisions, and make other miscellaneous changes. Amends secs. 37, 51, 71, 91, 131, 161, 191, 254, 281, 302, 303, 342, 381, 383, 391, 409, 409b, 411, 413, 413a, 431, 433, 433a, 467, 467a, 467b, 467c, 624, 624a, 631, 635, 642c, 644e, 654a, 657, 667, 668a, 669, 670, 673a, 674, 677, 679, 679a, 682, 683, 690, 694, 719, 741, 743, 762, 764b, 764c, 765, 766 & 957 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.37 et seq.) & repeals secs. 15, 121, 149, 221 - 241, 302a, 416a - 416d, 426a - 426n, 467n, 467p, 613c, 647, 655, 656, 669a, 704, 705, 717a, 739, 761a, 802, 804 & 947 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.15 et seq.).
Elections: other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0120'18 With Immediate Effect
5/8/2018